document.write( "Question 1198945: Sandra, who is paid time-and-half worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wages of $442 for 48 hours worked. What is her hourly rate? \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The author of the textbook provided a table leading to an equation to solve for x. Of course, x equals Sandra's hourly rate. How is this problem solved using just arithmetic? \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Here's what I know:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1. Sandra works 40 regular weekly hours.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2.For working 8 additional hours at 1.5 per hour, she made $442.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "3. Total hours worked 48 hours. \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "How can I use this problem without using algebra?
\n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #832620 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Look at the other very similar problem already solved. \n" ); document.write( "
\n" );